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Using the Significant Life Experience Framework to Inform Program Evaluation: The Nature Conservancy's Wings & Water Wetlands Education Program

Adrienne Cachelin University of Utah
,
Karen Paisley Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, University of Utah's
&
Angela Blanchard University of Utah
Pages 2-14 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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